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YH06 BTU

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,528 mi
Last recorded147,528 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 BTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,528 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 147,425 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing to excess from center to rear flange witch has corroded off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure center to rear flange corroded away & blowing to excess (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 139,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint between center pipe & back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 139,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint between center pipe & back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,089 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,086 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,073 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 123,692 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,162 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,082 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,905 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,905 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,918 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,912 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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YH06 BTU is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH06 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH06 BTU registered?

YH06 BTU is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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